Lower Paxton Township Phone Directory
The Lower Paxton Township phone directory covers public contact information for the largest municipality in Dauphin County. Lower Paxton Township has about 50,000 residents and sits just east of the state capital, Harrisburg. This directory helps you find phone numbers for township departments, county offices, and public agencies. All listings are drawn from public records kept by local and county government. You can search the Lower Paxton Township phone directory at no cost.
Lower Paxton Township Quick Facts
Lower Paxton Township Government Contacts
Lower Paxton Township uses a board of commissioners form of government. Seven commissioners represent the township. A township manager oversees daily operations. The municipal building is at 425 Prince Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109. Staff there can direct your call to the right department.
Departments handle zoning, code enforcement, public works, stormwater, parks, and building permits. Each has a direct phone line listed on the Lower Paxton Township website. The site also has meeting schedules, public notices, and forms you can download.
Township offices are open Monday through Friday during business hours. Voicemail picks up after hours. For emergencies, call 911. Lower Paxton Township sits close to the state capital, which means state offices in Harrisburg are a short drive away for residents who need in-person help.
Lower Paxton Township also runs a sewer authority and recreation programs. Both have separate phone lines and staff. Check the website for the most current contact details.
Searching the Lower Paxton Phone Directory
The Lower Paxton Township phone directory draws from township records, Dauphin County records, and state databases. Each covers a different set of information.
Property records for Lower Paxton Township are handled by the Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds. The phone number for that office is 717-780-6560. Records include deeds, mortgages, and other property documents. You can search many of these records online through the county website.
Court records fall under the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas. Case dockets can be searched online through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal. This covers civil, criminal, and family court matters. The courthouse is in Harrisburg.
Because Lower Paxton Township is in the Harrisburg metro area, many state offices are nearby. The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records, the Department of Health, and the Department of State all have offices in Harrisburg within a few miles of the township.
Note: Dauphin County has an online portal for property searches that shows ownership, assessment, and tax details for any address in Lower Paxton Township.
Lower Paxton Township Contact Resources
The Lower Paxton Township website is the primary tool for finding phone numbers and department contacts. Below is a view of the township's online portal.
The site lists each department with phone numbers, office hours, and staff names. You can also find links to online forms, meeting agendas, and township ordinances.
Lower Paxton Township updates this site when phone numbers or staff change. Verify contact details on the website before calling to ensure you reach the right person.
Right-to-Know Law in Lower Paxton
Lower Paxton Township follows the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, codified at 65 P.S. 67.101. Every government record is presumed public unless an exemption applies. The law lists 30 exemptions under Section 708(b) that allow agencies to withhold certain documents.
The township has an Open Records Officer. Submit requests in writing by mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. The township has five business days to respond. Complex requests may take an extra 30 days with written notice.
Dauphin County also accepts Right-to-Know requests for county-level records. The county offices are in Harrisburg, just minutes from Lower Paxton Township.
Denied requests can be appealed to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records. The OOR is at 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101. Since Lower Paxton Township is so close to Harrisburg, residents can even visit the OOR office in person if needed.
Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Prepayment may be required for large requests.
Lower Paxton Police Phone Directory
The Lower Paxton Township Police Department handles law enforcement for the entire township. Officers respond to calls, patrol neighborhoods, investigate crimes, and manage traffic enforcement. The department is based at the municipal building complex.
Dial 911 for all emergencies. Non-emergency calls go to the police main line on the township website. The department takes reports for incidents, accidents, thefts, and other matters.
Some police records are available under the Right-to-Know Law. Criminal investigation records are usually exempt. The records section can tell you what is available for your specific request.
State police records are available through the Pennsylvania State Police at 1-800-932-0586. The PSP also maintains a local troop that covers parts of the Harrisburg area.
Note: The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission offers joint training with the Office of Open Records on ethics and public records rules for local officials in Lower Paxton Township.
Vital Records for Lower Paxton Residents
Vital records include birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses. For Lower Paxton Township residents, these come from the state and from Dauphin County courts.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health holds birth records from 1915 and death records from 1906. The Division of Vital Records is at P.O. Box 1528, New Castle, PA 16103. The phone number is 724-656-3100. Certified copies cost $20 each.
Marriage licenses in Dauphin County are issued by the Register of Wills at the courthouse in Harrisburg. Divorce records are maintained by the Prothonotary. Both offices are in the Dauphin County courthouse complex.
State Offices Near Lower Paxton Township
Lower Paxton Township's location near the state capital gives residents easy access to many state agencies. The Pennsylvania state portal lists all departments with their Harrisburg addresses and phone numbers.
Key state offices near Lower Paxton include:
- Office of Open Records: 555 Walnut Street, Harrisburg
- Department of Health: Harrisburg main office
- Department of State: Harrisburg main office
- Attorney General's Office: Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
- State Police Headquarters: Harrisburg area
The Department of State maintains business records for all entities in Lower Paxton Township. The 2025 Commonwealth Telephone Directory, published by the Bureau of Publications, lists numbers for every state agency. Order a copy at 717-704-1029.
Dauphin County Phone Directory
Lower Paxton Township is part of Dauphin County. Property records, court filings, marriage records, and tax information are kept at the county level in Harrisburg. Visit the Dauphin County page for more on county offices and phone numbers.
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